Let's be honest, whilst we are all in 100% support of saving the planet and reducing emissions, I have been thinking this is going to cost me money. Whether that's due to the higher congestion charge, having to upgrade my vehicle, going electric, getting a charging point - there's plenty that needs doing.
However, when I read this article I thought it's genius. Not only can I save the planet but I make a little bit of money doing it (this isn't an ad by the way).
You may have heard of the terms "connected cars" or "car clubs" but what do they mean? They are online platforms where you can jump in a strangers car, use it to get about, drop it back and then lock it - all via an app! Exciting eh?
And whilst you can still be a user of the vehicle(s), you can also sign your vehicle(s) up so that while you're work, your car could be out and about and making you money.
With ownership of a vehicle becoming less and less appealing to consumers, car sharing, short term hire and subscription services are becoming more widely available and easy to use. So, why not lend your car out and make some extra cash and help lower emissions. Make money & save the world. What's not to like?
Sounds too good to be true doesn't it? If you don't believe me, read the article below which is about a lady based in West London who has done this herself via an app called Drivy.
Having read the article, I'm going to see if my Mini can make me some money. And in tandem, I can do my bit for the environment. It's a win win!
A woman from London has managed to pay for the renovation of a second property by renting out cars through a vehicle sharing platform and claims to now make up to £1,500 a month. Sana Shaikh, an interpreter, discovered the 'side-hustle' business after initially renting out her own vehicle on car-sharing platform, Drivy. Since then, she expanded from letting out just the one car, to buying and renting out a fleet of eight motors that she bought specifically to make money from. She says she has coined in £25,000 in the last two years.
Read the original article here